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VOSD Podcast: Measure Nay
On the latest episode of the VOSD Podcast, the crew takes a deep dive into the results of the primary elections. From Ammar Campa-Najjar declaring an end to his political career to shifts in local political power, we break down what the results actually mean for the future of San Diego and California. Nay to…
VOSD Podcast: Primary Preview
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For us at least. It’s election season and we bring back our Voice of San Diego Primary Election draft. Each of our hosts selected the races they were most curious and interested in. Andrea Sanchez-Villafaña highlights the wide-open City Council District 8 race featuring four Democrats. And Scott…
VOSD Podcast: The Trashy Deal
In this weeks episode of the VOSD Podcast we tackle some tough subjects and reveal a surprising deal over San Diego’s trash fee. Islamic center tragedy: Our hosts discuss the horrific attack at an Islamic Center in Clairemont, where two teenagers killed three men before taking their own lives. The attackers were driven by white…
VOSD Podcast: Terra’s Pledge (TJ River Edition)
When you have questions about county reform, you go straight to the source. This week on the VOSD Podcast, Scott Lewis, Jakob McWhinney, and Bella Ross are joined by San Diego County Board Chair Terra Lawson-Remer to discuss the county charter reforms proposal, the Tijuana River Sewage crisis and what it’s really like navigating dating…
VOSD Podcast: Scott’s Pledge (TJ River Edition)
There will be one very mad podcast host if the Tijuana River sewage problem is not solved by 2036. That podcast host is Scott Lewis. What’s going on: A group is pitching a countywide tax hike that would fund a fix to the sewage crisis — among other things. Signatures gatherers, though, could not answer…
VOSD Podcast: The Meteor Heading for the City’s Budget
San Diego’s budget could be in a lot of trouble if voters repeal the city’s trash fee. City leaders say if that happens, their only option would be to cut up to $150 million from city services like stormwater, fire and police departments. Our hosts explain what’s at stake. Also on the show: The county…
VOSD Podcast: LivingForGod AndCountry
On the latest episode, our hosts talk about your ballot and the city of San Diego’s budget trouble. First up! San Diego County supervisors have officially taken the first step to put a measure on the ballot that would extend their term limits. But there are other county government reforms in that measure that are…
VOSD Podcast: Broken Promises
On the latest show, our podcasts hosts discuss the topic of broken promises.
VOSD Podcast: So Not Transparent
San Diego County Supervisor Terra Lawson Remer wants to stay in office longer and wants other reforms that would “improve transparency.” On this week’s show, our podcast hosts explain the whole package she plans to propose to San Diego voters. It’s all coming at a time when county officials continue to fight us on the…
VOSD Podcast: Critter Coroner
San Diego teachers approved a tentative agreement with San Diego Unified that grants them five percent raises over the next two years and other perks, but our Jakob McWhinney has been following some of the drama behind the deal. Also on the show: Environment reporter MacKenzie Elmer joined us to discuss her story on why…
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